Most meals did not test positive for listeria after possible contamination at Philadelphia schools

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Most meals did not test positive for listeria after possible contamination at Philadelphia schools
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The Philadelphia school district removed all of the items from school meal services out of an abundance of caution.

that meals served to thousands of Pre-K and K-12 students across nearly 200 schools were subject to a nationwide food recall.nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.

"Whitsons' Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Penne, Chicken Strips Honey Mustard Green Beans, and Chicken Caribbean Pineapple Sauce Rice Carrots served between September 23, 2024, and October 10, 2024, were not among the suspected meals that tested positive, though they were produced in the same facility during the focused time frame," the district said in a followup letter to families on Thursday.

The school district removed all of the items from school meal services out of an abundance of caution. Chicken Strips Honey Mustard Green Bean and Chicken Caribbean Pineapple Sauce Rice Carrots served between October 4 and 10.The CDC says listeria infection is rare but can be serious, especially for compromised groups. But for non-vulnerable populations, risks are low.

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